06 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1976
Page
1
A weathered railroad bridge over Sciota Road hosts cavern like icicles hanging down near the Corry Clymer road end. The icicles extend only a few inches from the underside as shown in the close up bottom photo credited to Journal Photo by McCray.
PAT officials said all buses and trolleys rolled again after an injunction forced drivers back to work. The strike had halted service, disrupted 360000 daily riders, and caused heavy downtown congestion as talks continued without a settlement.
President-elect Carter said it is too early to decide on a tax cut and he will consult Congress before shaping economic steps. Unemployment stands at 8.1 percent as advisers discuss potential rebates, investment credits, and stimulus programs to spur industry and job growth.
The Erie editorial criticizes a proposed two mill tax rise to fund city garbage services, urging the council to verify costs. It argues a $50,000 per truck figure is wrong, citing a $25,059 total price and breakdown from the Erie Purchasing Department. It calls for a new study with confirmed prices, financing for capital equipment, and leasing to a private operator who would bid on the revised basis.
The Supreme Court moved to halt the Friday electric chair death of Texas killer Robert Excell White after his attorney sought a federal appeal. Justices voted 8 to 1 to delay pending review, White insisting he wished no appeal and enduring mental distress from delay.
Spring Creek keeps general fund tax at 10 mills with 1 mill for fire protection as the tentative 1977 budget rises to 43,442 from 39,704. Township secretary-treasurer Ronald Hershberger notes a small year end balance near 10,000 and county aid up 3,000, aided by higher assessments. The budget inspection period runs until December 28 and reflects measures to hold taxes stable despite changes in spending.
George Gibson, game warden for a 400 square mile area, says his investigation found nearly 45 violations of game laws during the antlered deer season. Hunters reported killed 20 does by last week and two men were killed with several others shot or succumbing to heart attacks as the hunting season began.
In Payallup Washington an elderly man, 94, shot two fellow patients and a nurse before killing himself at Riverwood Care Center. Police found a nearly illegible note with a Tacoma phone number and the word Goodby. Victims were Louis Schoenbachler, 70, and Orval Holthusen, 77. The man, Albert Andre, had no known violent problems at the home. A battered .32 revolver was used, and authorities have a theory about motive.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that cuddly toys can pose hazards as holiday toy sales soar. Americans plan to spend about 5 billion on toys and 20 million on Christmas lights, with 150000 children expected to suffer serious toy injuries this year. The agency prefers public education over a banned list, stressing labeling and age guidelines for electrical and high temperature items.
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